1882 Shield Nickel PCGS PR66/CAC $1,350.00

Most Shield nickels are aesthetically challenged, but this coin is the exception. Both the horizontal and vertical lines in the shield are full and without any mushiness, the reverse stars are struck so that the radials are complete to their centers and the lettering is complete even around the perimeter. This is not the case with all proof examples of this issue. However, perhaps the best attribute of this coin is the attractive pastel coloration around the rims that is a mix of light blue, orange and gold. This is really a pretty coin. Nice PR66 examples cost as much or more than generic PR67 examples, which would skew the pool of buyers for this coin toward those who value eye appeal more than registry points. $1,350.00